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By: Bernadette Kulik

Bernadette Kulik — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:45:30 +0000

In regards to the word “project” being replaced by “church”, I’d like to point out that when my husband I travelled through Africa to visit our sponsored children – we noticed that many hands went into the development of our children. These included the schools, health clinics, individual community volunteers (some not Christian) who cooked and prepared meals, training, etc. The word “project” covers all the various individuals and organizations involved in “releasing children from poverty”. I myself am very glad that Compassion uses the word “project”.

By: Stretch Mark Mama

Stretch Mark Mama — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:10:54 +0000

Makes me wonder (yet again) what it means to be a relevant church (sorry for the buzz word) in the USA. You are right — gov’t organizations, businesses, and non-profits do much of this social / relief work here in the states.

I spend far too much time thinking about these kinds of things, and have very few answers. ‘Bout the only thing I’ve come up with is that in the USA ‘the church’ is not so useful as an institution (talking in generalities, here) — but individual Christians are. One person befriending another person and meeting specific needs.

I say this as someone who lives in a region where 90% (probably more) of the people are highly skeptical and distrusting of ‘the church.’ (Including me. *smile*)

Regardless, it’s refreshing to see that there are parts of the world that do still respond to and trust the work of the church. Great pics.

By: Joy

Joy — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:39:43 +0000

Like Win I was at this project just 2 weeks ago. It was good to see the Pastor and his wife radiant in the knowledge that God and Compassion cares.
They say that a Compassion trip changes your life – yes it did but not so much as seeing these people I met and the utter destruction of their land and homes. My prayer life will never be the same either.
Thank you Shaun for sending this.
Joy

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By: Michelle Cohenour

Michelle Cohenour — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:20:13 +0000

Thank you Shaun for caring for the people of Santa Maria and being the hands and feet of Jesus there today. From the words that you shared, it is evident that God’s hope, mercy and grace were with his people there today sustaining them. Thanks for posting the link on how we can all show God’s love through providing funds to meet their physical needs at this time.

By: Kaye

Kaye — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:43:23 +0000

Thanks for sharing a ‘from the heart’ message. Your entire team has inspired me to help these beautiful people. The pure joy they show in spite of their circumstances amazes me beyond words. Thanks also for sharing the message conveyed by their Pastor.
Praying for all of you to have a safe trip home. May you be richly blessed for blessing so many others.
Blessings, prayers and peace of mind,
Kaye
Revelation 21:5

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:50:02 +0000

Just wanted to let you know that you have inspired me. This whole blogging trip has inspired me beyond words and I am searching my heart for what it all means. In the meantime, I just made a donation, because of the incredible work you all are doing down there, in HIS name. It is glorious and amazing and so inspiring (I know, I said that already). Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that what you are doing is making a HUGE difference for so many!

By: Angie Baker

Angie Baker — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:38:56 +0000

Great update on how things are going in El Salvador Shaun. Israel sounds like a beautiful strong man of God which is great for the people of El Salvador to have. I also have a Sponsor child in El Salvador so I appreciated being able to get on the ground knowledge of how things are going

By: Aaron Armstrong

Aaron Armstrong — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:07:41 +0000

“The Church happens.”

Amen. Great post, Shaun. Really needed to read this today.